Two Broke Watch Snobs

Ep. #290 Our Watches & Wonders Wishlist

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Kaz reconnect to discuss the future of the watch community, upcoming Watches & Wonders predictions, and industry trends....

Ep. #289 If We Started Watch Collecting Now

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, Mike and Kaz link back up after a long hiatus, swap some real-life updates, and then zoom out on...

Ep. #288 Do Chronometers Even Matter?

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs, Mike and Kaz dive into the whole “chronometer” thing—what the label actually means, how different cert...

Ep. #287 AliExpress Horrors: Part 1

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike and Kaz take a perilous scroll through the digital back alley of horology: AliExpress. What begins as innocent curiosity quickly devol...

Ep. #286 A One-Watch Collection for $200 or Less

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

$200 or less. That’s the magic number, folks—one and done! The boys are back at it, and in today’s episode, Kaz and Mike are diving into the one...

Ep. #285 Watches in Iceland + Travel Watch Talk

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Two Book Watch Snobs, Mike and Kaz discuss their recent experiences with watches, travel, and photography. They delve into Mike's t...

Ep. #284 Are Luxury Watches Even Worth It?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a bit of a break (life happens), Kaz and Mike are back on the mics and immediately dive into one of those questions that never seem to go away: ...

Ep. #281 In Defense of the Sh*tter Watch

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs, hosts Mike and Kaz delve into the concept of 'shitter watches'—affordable timepieces that may not be high-...

Ep. #280 The Mickey Mouse Watch

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike are back after a brief hiatus to talk about the history of the Mickey Mouse watch and a ton of Disney magic that plays a role in its endu...

Ep. #279 Talking Military Watches With PSYWAR Wristcheck & Timely Moments

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of TBWS, Mike and Kaz welcome back time_moments and introduce PSYWAR Wristcheck, who share insights on military watches and their sign...

Ep. #278 Mike Got "The Call"

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to ProTek Watches for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their products at: https://protekwatch.com/ Buckle in and listen as M...

Ep. #277 There Is No Secret Watch Society

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Ollech & Wajs for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their watches at: https://ow-watch.com/ In this episode, Mike and Kaz ...

Ep. #276 Talking ProTek, Tritium, and the Future of the Brand With Barry Cohen

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on episode 276, Kaz and Mike sit down with ProTek and Luminox brand founder Barry Cohen to discuss his personal history in watch industry. Barr...

Ep. #275 Custom Watches. Should They Be More Popular?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to BOLDR Supply Co. for sponsoring this week's wrist check! Check out their products at: https://www.boldrsupply.co/ This week, Kaz and M...

Ep. #274 We're Not Dead

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After some time away, Kaz and Mike return to talk about the future of TBWS and what to expect for the rest of the year. They share their frustrations ...

Ep. #273 Affordable Vintage Watches With Nick From DC Vintage Watches

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since the "Affordable Vintage Watches" segment aired and now Mike & Kaz are bringing it back with a very special guest. Nick Ferrel...

Ep. #272 Watches & Wonders 2024 Predictions (We Were Not Invited)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kaz & Mike as they speculate over what they expect to see at this year's Watches & Wonders show! Tune in as they run through the list of exhibito...

Ep. #271: High Accuracy Quartz Watches: Yes, You Should Give A Sh*t

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking all things high accuracy quartz - from our favorite models to the fact that, you know, most people can't actually define what ...

Ep. #270 Rebuying Watches - Suffering the Slings & Arrows

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While it's sometimes painful to think about, this week Kaz & Mike talk about the idea of rebuying watches. Is it something you should avoid or is it a...

Ep. #269 What We Hated and Loved From LVMH Watch Week

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're catching up and discussing what blew us away from LVMH Watch Week! Ok - it's not really that big of an event and the releases are gene...

Ep. #268 Kaz's State Of The Watch Collection (SOTC) Run-Down!

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz here! I'm recording Ep. 268 solo this week and I'm super pumped to be sharing my current watch collection with everyone! Plus, I'm testing out ...

Ep. #267 Horological Fan Fiction

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Mike and Kaz this week as they play "horological fan fiction!" Ever wonder what it would be like to dream up the exact watch that you wanted fr...

Ep. #266 Neo-Classic Timepieces Of Our Generation

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're digging into a topic that's often pretty hard to discuss, but the context can be pretty fascinating. We're looking at watch designs an...

Ep. #265 When Are Vintage Watches Not Worth It?

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While affordable vintage watches are central to the start of TBWS, Kaz and Mike sit down to ask if vintage watch collecting is even worth it in 2024. ...

Ep. #264 Our Favorite Watch Releases From 2023 - A Look Back At The Year

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end-of-year episode! Join Mike and Kaz for a sit-down where they cover some of their favorite watch releases of 2023. They talk about what st...

Ep. #263 Interview with Cody Fite from Anti Watch, Watch Club

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kaz & Mike sit down with Cody Fite for a discussion on watches, smaller boutique brands, watch marketing, and more. We also get a look in...

EP. #262 The F*ck You Watch Pt.2

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike revisit a TBWS topic lost to time. Listen in to hear about watches that are often ridiculous, ostentatious, or just plain weird. You'll g...

Ep. #261 Are Expensive Watches Even Worth It?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have yet another new watch alert - this time from Mike! We also get to hear about another broken watch horror story.... also from Mike. ...

Ep. #260 New Watch Alert! & Latest Releases

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast, Kaz kicks things off with a deep dive into his newest watch acquisition. He finally got it...

Ep. #259 When's The Right Time To Buy?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as Mike and Kaz talk about issues that may ruin a watch purchase for you—especially if you don't time it right. From budgets, to collection ...

Ep. #258 Watches That Just Missed The Mark ... Pt. 2?

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this random mid-week release! Kaz & Mike could've sworn they've touched on this topic before. This time, it's all about more watches that were ...

Ep. #257 Things We'd Rather Spend $3,500 On. We're Looking At You, 62MAS Reissue.

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. #257 Things We'd Rather Spend $3,500 On. We're Looking At You, 62MAS Reissue. by Two Broke Watch Snobs

Ep. #256 The Dad Watch Part 3

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief hiatus, Kaz and Mike are back with some tremendous news and a completely new perspective on what they've called "the dad watch"—and fo...

Ep. #255 The Integrated Bracelet Steel Sports Watch

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes coming soon...

Ep. #254 Open Mike Night?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's story time at TBWS. So many stories. Tune in to listen about how Mike lost access to nearly all of his watches and how the experience changed h...

EP. #253 Watches & Wonders 2023 Post-Show

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And it's a wrap for Watches & Wonders 2023. Want to check in and see which predictions from the last episode actually came through? Surprisingly, th...

Ep. #252 Watches & Wonders 2023 Pre-Show

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Watches & Wonders 2023 is just hours away and the guys are getting together for a late chat to talk about their wishes and predictions. And it's no su...

Ep. #251 The Best GMT Watches Available in 2023

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike discuss their changing opinions on GMT watches, the best ones available today, and the popular "true" vs. "caller" GMT debate. Show Note...

Ep. #250 The Best Watches for Under $1000 in 2023

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to basics this week as Kaz & Mike celebrate 250 episodes of TBWS. There's a new buying guide on the TBWS site (along with a new review), a...

Ep. #249 Discussing Pilot Watches With Retired Naval Aviator @tj_watchguy

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kaz and Mike welcome special guest @ tj_watchguy (Instagram handle) to discuss pilot watches and their practical application within the wor...

Ep. #248 The First Watch Releases of 2023

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're just barely into 2023 and the watch world has already brought us a ton of cool new releases to lust over. Kaz and Mike run through their favorit...

Ep. #247 The 2022 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We made it! The end of of 2022 is here and it's time to prep ourselves for a new year. As tradition would dictate, that means it's time for the TBWS B...

Ep. #246 Are We Done With Microbrands?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's December's first episode and Mike & Kaz have been lucky enough to get their hands on some pretty cool small-batch releases. They run through the ...

Ep. #245 Field Watches & Your Changing Body

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Field watches have been top of mind lately here at TBWS. Going back to their roots this week, Kaz and Mike discuss why the field watch watch is one of...

Ep. #244 Watchtime & Windup NYC 2022

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a trip to NYC, Mike is back home to talk about his visit to the 2022 Windup Watch Fair and WatchTime New York. It was tiring, but now the guys g...

Ep. #243 Watch Shows Are Back. Do We Need Them?

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Years after the pause and shutdown of the world's biggest watch trade shows, it looks like they're coming back. It's weird to witness especially after...

Ep. #242 The Basics of Buying a Dive Watch

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dive watches are some of the most popular watches around. But finding the perfect model can be overwhelming. Today, Kaz and Mike run through the bas...

Ep. #241 Iconic Military Watches & Affordable Alternatives

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Kaz are tackling another great question from their earlier batch of Q&As. The challenge is to run through some of the most "iconic"...

Ep. #240 Good Old-Fashioned Q&A

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long time coming, and it's some of the most fun you can have have listening to a TBWS episode. Kaz and Mike sit down to answer as many of ...

Ep. #239 The Lies We Tell Ourselves

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Because they enjoy pain, this week the Two Broke Watch Snobs run through some of the most ridiculous lies they've told themselves on their watch colle...

Ep. 238 Discussing In-House Movements

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike come together to share their objectively-correct opinions on in-house movements and the surrounding conversations. Are they actually wort...

Ep. #237 #WatchNerdSummer

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes are for weenies! Listen to the episode.

Ep. #236 Sifting Through The BS and Chilling with Baird

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kaz and Baird get into the nitty gritty of it - talking about how to find your true watch passion, collecting quirks, opening up watches, an...

Ep. #235 Hot Takes and Nerding Out With Jason from Just Watches

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week special guest Jason from Just Watches joins Kaz to talk grails, collecting culture, hot takes on recent watch reviews, and a shit ton more. ...

Ep. #234 Our Favorite Watch Bracelets

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly endless rambling, an audio wrist check that lasts too long, and swearing that one day—they'll buy their last watch. This one has it all. Joi...

Ep. #233 Watches & Wonders 2022 Recap

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After their predictions, Mike and Kaz return to run through some of the most noteworthy releases from Watches & Wonders 2022. Naturally there are some...

Ep. #232 Back in the Saddle + Watches & Wonders Predictions

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief hiatus, Kaz & Mike return just in time to run through their predictions for Watches & Wonders 2022. A new watch has been added to Mike's...

Ep. #231 Interview with @WatchSquatch

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special interview with collector, designer, and Instagram personality, @watchsquatch. We'll run through the absurdity of this hobby, p...

Ep. #230 Stealing From Your Friends

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode pitched by TBWS supporters on the Patreon Slack channel, Mike and Kaz openly admit who they would steal from to start a watch ...

Ep. #229 The 2021 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That's it. We've made it to the last episode of 2021 and we're picking up on our tradition of the TBWS Best in Horology Awards show. From some of the ...

Ep. #228 Holiday Shopping: The Worst Gifts You Can Buy

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike are finally back together and it's their favorite time of the year. This time, the guys run through some of the worst gift ideas that are...

Ep. #227 Watches We've Never Pulled the Trigger On

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Baird and Mike talk about some recent watch news, including their thoughts on the latest releases from Tudor and Aquastar. Then, the guys run through ...

Ep. #226 An Interview With Just Watches

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kaz is joined by YouTube Creator, Jason from Just Watches. They chat about what it's like running a watch-centered YouTube channel, grail h...

Ep. #225 No Change November & GPHG

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is brought to you by a very special TBWS community initiative - No Change November. Trust us, you've gotta listen in to get it. ...

Ep. #224 Road Trips and Broken Vows

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike has gone completely bananas.

Ep. #223 The Heirloom Watch

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After some time off, Mike and Kaz return to chat through another listener-submitted topic. This time they're running through the idea of "the heirloom...

Ep. #222 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About: Certina

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taking it back to their roots, the snobs run through the exercise of learning as much as they can about Certina on air. Truly, it's an impressive bran...

Ep. #221 Another Round of Guilty Pleasure Watches

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike bring back an old-time favorite and run through another round of guilty pleasure watches that make them feel dirty all over. There's a tw...

Ep. #220 Watch Recommendation Faux Pas

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike are back to talk about the challenges behind introducing new collectors and enthusiasts to the world of watches. Getting into watches can...

Ep. #219 The Last Watch We'd Ever Sell

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you will not be pleased with this episode. Several of the watches that you've come to love - courtesy of the TBWS Wristwatch Museum - are abou...

Ep. #218 The Dad Watch

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike take some time during Father's Day weekend to reflect on the watches worn by their dads, and how this shaped the way they look at watches...

Ep. #217 Ruining Watch Pricing for Everyone

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is back, and the guys are talking about some of the most irritating factors that affect watch pricing for both new models and what you'd find on ...

Ep. #216: All About Meca-Quartz Chronographs!

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Baird and Kaz sit down to talk all things meca-quartz chronographs - how they work, models they like, and much more. Tune in and enjoy!

Ep. #215: SOTC and "On The Radar" (aka 2+ Hours Of Horology Bar-Talk)

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kaz and Baird run down a mini top 3 SOTC and talk about some pieces they've been window shopping for. Also, we're gonna be real with you - t...

Ep. #214: Late To The Party with Henry Margenau

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Margenau TBWS contributor extraordinaire joins Kaz this week to discuss what parts of life (horologically and otherwise) they've just been late ...

Ep. #213 Three Wishes from the Watch Genie

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Things got really weird this time, and you should definitely listen to this episode of the TBWS podcast. IDK, man - some crazy genie showed up, a coup...

Ep. #212 Watches and (Some) Wonders 2021: Do We Care?

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watches & Wonders came and went - and the TBWS crew almost missed it! Join Mike and Kaz as they run through their favorite releases announced at the s...

Ep. #211 Fun With Watch Budgets

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Mike lay down their picks for a single watch at $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, and $5,000! That's a lot of watches... an...

Ep. #210 Watch Photography in 2021

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back to discuss some of the most frustrating and rewarding aspects of watch photography. Tune in to learn about their current gear, some ...

Ep. #209: Watch Servicing Expectations

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Baird sit down this week and talk watch servicing - specifically what your expectations should be if you've never gotten a watch serviced befo...

Ep. #208 Revisiting Affordable Mechanical Chronographs

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since the guys have talked about it, but this week Kaz and Mike hope to highlight some of the best options in the mechanical chronog...

Ep. #207: Brands We Know Nothing About: Sea-Gull

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back to business with a community favorite - watch brands we know nothing about! This time, Kaz and Mike dig into Sea-Gull, both as a brand and...

Ep. #206: When Does It End?

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked about the exit watch. We’ve talked about the perfect collection. And we’ve even talked about the one-watch collection. Whatever it ...

Ep. #205 Watch Resolutions 2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back and it’s time for them to tackle the very first episode of 2021. In the interest of regrouping and setting themselves up for a suc...

Ep. #204: The 2020 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join TBWS for the last show of the year and another round of our Best In Horology Awards show. This one is packed full of new and returning categories...

Ep. #203 Holiday Gift Guide 2020

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Kazmas!!!! Tune in for one of the most historic TBWS episodes of all time and listen for the ultimate wrist check. If you haven’t seen it on ...

Ep. #202 Critiquing Holiday Watch Releases

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. #202: Critiquing Holiday Releases After a week off, Mike and Kaz rejoin the watch fam, and this time, they’re taking a deeper look at the recen...

Ep. #201: 2020’s Best Watches for Under $200

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kaz and Mike as they take things back to their roots. This week, the guys thought it would be fun to highlight some ideal watch purchase options ...

Ep. #200 Talking Smack With @brodinkee

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is it. We've done 200 episodes. And @brodinkee is here to talk about some of the cringiest trends on social and blog that need to die. You aren...

Ep. #199 In Honor of Sean Connery

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Thomas Sean Connery - a staple of masculinity and an icon in the realm of watch enthusiasts has passed. This week, Kaz & Mike take some time to ev...

Ep. #198: LIP Watches and The Soviet Watch Industry

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz is flying solo and you know what that means..? We're taking another deep dive into the history of Soviet Watches! This installment focuses on the ...

Ep. #197 Q&A with Kaz & Mike

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, these episodes are always a blast but this time, the guys really packed the episode with a ton of listener questions. Plus, get a sneak peek ...

Ep. #196 Watch Regrets

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Mike & Kaz for a fierce and emotional account of some of their biggest watch regrets. From buying to selling, spending too much damn time on watc...

Ep. #195: Watch Ads Deconstructed

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kaz and Mike as they comment on a selection of watch ads in real-time. They tackle some fan favorites along with ads you might not be familiar wi...

Ep. #194 The Best Damn Quartz Watches You Can Buy Right Now

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to beat a good quartz watch. And the industry’s recent high-luxury releases have left the guys hungry for another good quartz episode. ...

Ep. #193: Omega vs. Rolex

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Almost 200 episodes in and believe it or not, the guys have never tackled this topic. With the recent watch releases making the rounds, Kaz and Mike t...

Ep. #192 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Pt. 11: Tissot

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate four years of podcasting, Kaz and Mike tackle a classic TBWS column and dive into a brand that they really don't know too much about - Ti...

Ep. #191: Digging Into Recent Releases

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz and Baird (TBWS Contributor extraordinaire) sit down to talk shop on two major releases that recently dropped from Rolex and Grand Seiko. Spoiler:...

Ep. #190: 5 Soviet Watches You've Probably Never Heard Of

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz is flying solo this week. Strap in - we're in for more Soviet Horological History! Here's 5 Soviet watches you've probably never heard of before. ...

Ep. #189: Hey Bulova, here’s what we’d rather spend $3k–$4k on

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, Bulova announced an exciting set of new watches. But holy hell, they’re expensive. Today you’ll catch up with Mike and Kaz for a new seg...